How far is Scottdale, GA from Augusta, GA?

The driving distance from Scottdale, GA to Augusta, GA is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.88 mi
02h 17m
Flight
133.53 mi
214.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.53 mi
Kilometers
214.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.88 mi
Kilometers
234.77 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Scottdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scottdale
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Augusta
Wed, Apr 22, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scottdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greensboro
GA

City in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States

From Scottdale
71.7 mi
01h 08m
To Augusta
74.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scottdale and Augusta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scottdale and Augusta.

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    26 m · 3 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto North Clarendon Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · North Clarendon Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Avondale Plaza

    544 ft · 9 sec · North Avondale Plaza

  4. 4

    Continue on Covington Road

    1808 ft · 30 sec · Covington Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Covington Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Covington Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Wesley Chapel Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Wesley Chapel Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 20 East

    2347 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Highway

    45.2 mi · 49 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Carl Sanders Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GA 28: Augusta

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    147 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Washington Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Calhoun Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Calhoun Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Greene Street

    542 ft · 13 sec · Greene Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1928 ft · 44 sec · 11th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Walton Way

    69 m · 4 sec · Walton Way

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walton Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scottdale and Augusta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carl Sanders Highway
84.9 mi · 58%
Purple Heart Highway
45.2 mi · 31%
Covington Highway
4.08 mi · 3%
Calhoun Expressway
2.67 mi · 2%
Washington Road
2.37 mi · 2%
Wesley Chapel Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Carl Sanders Highway

Continue on Carl Sanders Highway

84.9 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
133.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greensboro
01h 08m from Scottdale
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scottdale and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scottdale to Augusta?

The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greensboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Scottdale and 74.2 miles from Augusta.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 133.5 miles (214.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scottdale and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.

Stop Ideas Near Greensboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greensboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greensboro.

RAIL

Gainesville

99 mi away
116 Industrial Boulevard
RAIL

Toccoa

112 mi away
47 North Alexander St.
RAIL

Peachtree Station

115 mi away
1688 Peachtree Street, NW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scottdale and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 133.53 mi (214.89 km).

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#1 Scottdale

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population10,631
Coordinates33.7898300, -84.2640900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Augusta

#2 Augusta

The third most populous city in Georgia.

Population197,166
Coordinates33.4709700, -81.9748400
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-84.264298, 33.789877)
End: Walton Way (-81.975097, 33.470468)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.49 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.3 gal · 38.98 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.43 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.78 $24.61 $49.21
Diesel $5.62 $28.96 $57.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scottdale and Augusta. The current time is 21:13:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.